Phase 2, layering removed, & free character moves coming next week

Phase 2, Layering Removed, & Free Character Moves Coming Next Week

Today Kaivax, a Blizzard CM, posted on the official WoW Classic forums the final schedule for the rollout of phase 2.

They are beginning with free character transfers on the 11th in order to minimize queue times for the realms that still have layering enabled due to high populations and mitigate queues.

On Tuesday they will be removing layering on all realms where it is currently enabled. This should give players a couple of days to get an idea of the queue times they can expect if they choose not to transfer their characters to another realm.

On Thursday the remaining items in phase 2 will be released which are the PVP Honor System and World Bosses.

UPDATE:

Blizzard has updated their post to take into consideration faction imbalances when it comes to the free server transfers. The following servers only have faction specific transfers enabled per this current update.

FROM
TO
FACTION
Fairbanks
Anathema
Horde-only
Fairbanks
Arcanite Reaper
Horde-only
Fairbanks
Earthfury
Horde-only
Fairbanks
Heartseeker
Horde-only
Herod
Arcanite Reaper
Horde-only
Herod
Heartseeker
Horde-only
Kromcrush
Arcanite Reaper
Horde-only
Kromcrush
Heartseeker
Horde-only
Skeram
Arcanite Reaper
Horde-only
Skeram
Heartseeker
Horde-only
Stalagg
Arcanite Reaper
Horde-only
Stalagg
Heartseeker
Horde-only

 

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Next week, we will take multiple steps to prepare for the release of the PvP Honor system and World Bosses at 11:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, November 14. Here’s an outline of those steps.

Monday, November 11 – Updates to Free Character Moves**
At 11:00 a.m. PST on Monday, we will update the Free Character Move service.

  • Free Character Moves from all realms to Sul’thraze (Brazil) and Loatheb (Mexico) will be closed at this time.
  • Free Character Moves will no longer be available from Atiesh, Benediction, or Yojamba (Australia).
  • The following Free Character Moves will be available:
FROM
TO
Arugal
Felstriker
Bigglesworth
Anathema
Bigglesworth
Arcanite Reaper
Bigglesworth
Earthfury
Blaumeux
Anathema
Blaumeux
Arcanite Reaper
Blaumeux
Earthfury
Faerlina
Anathema
Faerlina
Arcanite Reaper
Faerlina
Earthfury
Fairbanks
Anathema
Fairbanks
Arcanite Reaper
Fairbanks
Earthfury
Fairbanks
Heartseeker
Grobbulus
Anathema
Grobbulus
Arcanite Reaper
Grobbulus
Deviate Delight
Herod
Arcanite Reaper
Herod
Heartseeker
Incendius
Anathema
Incendius
Arcanite Reaper
Incendius
Earthfury
Kromcrush
Arcanite Reaper
Kromcrush
Heartseeker
Mankrik
Azuresong
Mankrik
Windseeker
Pagle
Azuresong
Pagle
Windseeker
Skeram
Arcanite Reaper
Skeram
Heartseeker
Stalagg
Arcanite Reaper
Stalagg
Heartseeker
Sulfuras
Anathema
Sulfuras
Arcanite Reaper
Sulfuras
Earthfury
Whitemane
Anathema
Whitemane
Arcanite Reaper
Whitemane
Earthfury

We strongly suggest that any players planning to use a Free Character Move do so as soon as possible. Free Character Moves may be disabled without warning at any time.

Tuesday, November 12 – All Realms to One Layer
With scheduled weekly maintenance beginning at 7:00 a.m. PST on Tuesday, all WoW Classic realms will be set to a single-layer. We expect some realms listed above to experience long queues after this step. We especially encourage players on Arugal , Faerlina , Herod , and Whitemane to use the Free Character Move service to avoid excessive queues.

Thursday, November 14 – PVP Honor System and World Bosses
At 11:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, the update will occur for all realms in this region. The PvP Honor system will come online, and it will become possible for Azuregos and Kazzak to spawn.

Thank you very much!

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Zarnia
Zarnia(@zarnia)
4 years ago

I don’t understand why it’s difficult for me to switch character to either different realm or change name. I’m willing to pay real money.

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Zarnia
Zarnia(@zarnia)
4 years ago

Is it possible to get a realm change or change character’s name plz? I’m willing to pay real money 🙁

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